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Chartiers Valley Primary School collects 1,712 cereal boxes for donation
Breakfast cereal that’s passed its expiration is for the birds. At Chartiers Valley Primary School, that means literally. Among the 1,712 boxes of cereal collected for a fun, educational and philanthropic activity were a few stamped with “best by” dates preceding May 12. That morning, teacher Ellen Zissis and librarian...
Holy Cross Academy varsity girls basketball team places third in state
It was another successful basketball season for the Holy Cross Academy Girls’ Varsity Basketball team. The team had an undefeated regular season record with 12 wins and three wins in the post season, earning the titles of back-to-back section and diocesan champions. Holy Cross Academy had advanced to the PA...
Jo Recht: If you care about ending gun violence, speak up now
Last month marked 4½ years since our congregation, Dor Hadash, along with New Light and Tree of Life congregations, was attacked by a man spewing antisemitic and anti-immigrant hate, and wielding weapons of war. It also marked the start of jury selection in his trial. Eleven congregants in our three...
The Woodlands to host open house for new Lambert Family Amphitheater
The Woodlands is hosting a free community open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 20 to celebrate its new Lambert Family Amphitheater. Food trucks, vendors, crafts, entertainment and raffle prizes will be on hand. The Woodlands, a nonprofit straddling Marshall and Bradford Woods, provides programs and support...
Post Malone to play Star Lake this summer
Post Malone is coming back to Pittsburgh this summer. The Grammy nominee will bring his If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour to the Pavilion at Star Lake on July 12. Post Malone has headlined PPG Paints Arena twice in the past three years, with his most recent visit...
Peter Morici: If Biden gives China leverage to broker peace for Ukraine, he can then defuse the cold war over Taiwan
The United States needs detente with China to deescalate the danger of an armed conflict over Taiwan, losing control of maritime routes through the South China Sea and other potential Pacific region hotspots. This requires looking past China’s rhetoric about achieving broad technological dominance and recent provocations to focus on...
Millennial Money: What’s concierge medicine? Is it worth it?
My primary care doctor recently left her practice and invited me to join her at her new gig — a concierge medicine group. There, for a membership fee, I’d have better and more personal access to her services: same-day appointments and long conversations! Concierge medicine — a model in which...
Letter to the editor: Don’t let Biden ‘finish the job’
President Barack Obama described conservative Americans as “bitter people, clinging to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them.” Wannabe president Hillary Clinton described us as a “basket of deplorables.” Supporters of the Democrats described us as “smelly Walmart shoppers.” Now, President Joe Biden describes conservative Americans...
Letter to the editor: Time for plastic bag ban to spread through Pa., country
Philadelphia recently released a study showing its plastic bag ban has been successful at tackling plastic pollution throughout the city and its suburbs. From October 2021 to August 2022, the amount of plastic bags being used decreased by 94%. So far, the ban has prevented the use of over 200...
Primary day: Slow at some polling places, but voters get out to the polls
Primary day is here. The Tribune-Review will be providing updates throughout the day along with results into the evening. Voters in Pennsylvania’s primary election will choose their parties’ statewide candidates for the Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme courts, plus a slew of candidates in local races for mayor, council, school boards...
Pine-Richland area student accolades for the week of May 16, 2023
Christopher Bissell, a 2019 Pine-Richland High School graduate, recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, magna cum laude with two bachelor degrees and a minor. He will be commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army on May 19 at Soldiers and Sailors Hall. Brett Scheib received The American...
Editorial: Even in a primary election, you have to show up and make your voice count
It’s that time again. Twice a year, we remind you to get up and do your job as a citizen — of America, of Pennsylvania and of the counties and communities that make up the red, white and blue crazy quilt of our region. Some people might yawn and shrug...
Letter to the editor: We deserve debates to learn more about Biden
Now that President Biden has announced (by videotape, not in person) that he is running for reelection and the DNC has decided there will be no presidential primary debates, we have moved ever closer to anarchy and socialist government with single-party rule. And I guess Biden will once again hide...
Stroller Strides comes to McCandless Crossing
McCandless Crossing is hosting FIT4MOM Stroller Strides classes 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays on the McCandless Crossing Town Green between Old Navy and Ethan Allen. The class starts May 17. Stroller Strides® is a 60-minute total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training, all while engaging the little ones in a...
The Stroller, May 16, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Armstrong County Community Foundation plans golf outing A golf outing to...
Letter to the editor: Let’s get our country headed in the right direction
It seems like everyone you talk to notices that the weather is getting more intense. Not everyone agrees on what is causing it. Some say it’s caused by the burning of oil, gas and coal and the cutting down of trees, which causes more carbon dioxide to be in the...
Letter to the editor: Honor Cowan when renaming Mount Odin roads
I agree with Greensburg City Council about providing names to the roads in Mount Odin for the purpose of responding to emergencies (“Greensburg eyes contract for repaving streets,” May 2, TribLIVE). I do hope, though, they take into consideration Frank Cowan’s love of Norse mythology. I was raised near Mount...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 15, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals May 22 schedule Pine-Richland (14-6) vs. Hempfield (11-9); Seneca Valley (16-4) vs. Mt. Lebanon (10-10); North Allegheny (14-6) vs. Norwin (8-11); Canon-McMillan (15-5) vs. Butler (12-8) Class 5A First round Wednesday’s schedule Shaler (16-4) bye; Fox Chapel (12-8) vs. Mars (9-9)...
High school roundup for May 15, 2023: 12th-seeded South Fayette upends North Hills
Freshman Liv Bonacci had three hits, including a two-run homer, and sophomore Maddie Cavenaugh had two hits and a home run as No. 12 South Fayette upset No. 5 North Hills, 6-5, in a WPIAL Class 5A first-round softball playoff game Monday. The Lions (11-9) start five freshmen, three sophomores...
Police: Woman used heroin before killing pedestrian in New Florence
An Indiana County woman is accused of being impaired when she hit and killed a pedestrian in New Florence late Monday and fled the scene, according to court papers. State police said Melissa Ann Anderson, 52, of East Wheatfield told them she used heroin just before the collision. Barry Lynn...
Column: NASCAR is facing a tense summer of negotiations with its Cup Series teamsVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR spent the weekend at Darlington Raceway celebrating its 75th anniversary, a salute that now will move to North Wilkesboro Speedway with the first Cup Series race at the reopened track since 1996. The nostalgic nod to NASCAR’s early days has created a festive atmosphere at the...
WHO: Artificial sweeteners have no weight-loss benefit, may raise health risks
The World Health Organization has come out against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) as a means to control weight or limit noncommunicable sickness. “The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term...
Martha Stewart makes history as oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover modelVideo
Martha Stewart is making history as a cover model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The TV personality, 81, is one of four stars to grace one of the 2023 covers of the annual edition, along with actress Megan Fox, pop singer Kim Petras and model Brooks Nader. Stewart is...
John Dorfman: Acuity, Littelfuse join the Do Nothing Club
Some people love stocks that are surging. Others love stocks that have been knocked down. Investors pay less attention to stocks that have been holding still, and therein may lie an opportunity. Some of these Do Nothing stocks may just … well, do something. Hence, my Do Nothing Club. It...
Line painting scheduled this week on several Alle-Kiski Valley roads
PennDOT will be painting lines on roads in the Alle-Kiski Valley area through Saturday, the agency announced Monday. Work to repaint lines will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PennDOT says it generally is not responsible for paint on vehicles. Roads in the Alle-Kiski Valley area where painting will...
